Rihana

Rihana Meaning & Origin

About Rihana
The name "Rihana" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Arabic word "rihan," which means "sweet basil" or "fragrant herb." In this context, the name symbolizes freshness, pleasantness, and a sweet aroma. Additionally, "Rihana" can also be a variant of the name "Rihanna," which has no specific meaning but is a modern name popularized by the Barbadian singer Rihanna.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Rihana are female.

Rihana Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 128.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RHN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH0 HH AA1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/rihana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rihana in Braille

Here's how to represent Rihana in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Rihana in braille

How to Spell the Name Rihana in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Rihana using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rihana in sign language

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